Ravel dominant as Chucks secure sweep

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Andy Ravel allowed four hits in six scoreless innings, and three relievers each pitched an inning to lead the Woodchucks to a 2-0 win Friday and a sweep of the two-game series of the Growlers.

Ravel struck out six and walked two as he improved to 2-2 for Wisconsin. Brian Howard, Austin Orewiler and Austin Tribby combined with Ravel to stand 14 Kalamazoo baserunners.

Tribby allowed a single and double to open the ninth, but retired the next three batters in order to record his first save of the season.

The Woodchucks scored both their runs in the fifth inning, on a sacrifice fly by William Hairston and an RBI triple by Connor Beck. Wisconsin improved to 32-24 overall, and 14-8 in the second half of the Northwoods League season.

Wisconsin opens a two-game set with the Battle Creek Bombers today at C.O. Brown Stadium. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.